In this week’s episode of Work in Progress: Mom’s Edition, we’re diving into the latest (and honestly, frustrating) news about the widening gender pay gap. For the first time since the 1960s, the pay gap between men and women has grown — women are now earning 80.9 cents for every dollar men make, down from 84 cents just two years ago.
We break down a recent Washington Post article, “Women are taking pay cuts as companies mandate return to office,” and discuss what this means for working moms, job seekers, and anyone trying to balance career and family in 2025.
Of course, before we get too serious, we kick things off with our usual check-in — motherhood updates, job hunt chaos, and a little humor to keep it all in perspective.
Tune in wherever you listen to podcasts and join us as we unpack how “progress” sometimes feels like it’s moving backward — and what we can do about it.
In this week’s episode of Work in Progress: Mom’s Edition, we’re diving deep into the emotional side of motherhood — the parts we don’t always talk about. We’re joined by licensed clinical professional counselor and founder of Treehouse Therapy, Allie McQuaid (@millennialmomtherapist), to talk all things mental health, motherhood, and identity.
From the pressures of “doing it all” to the constant dance between mom guilt, burnout, and rediscovering who you are beyond parenting, Allie helps us unpack why so many moms feel stretched thin — and what we can actually do about it.
We talk about small, realistic ways to protect your mental health, redefining success when your path looks different than expected, and how to find yourself again amid the chaos of motherhood.
If you’ve ever felt lost, overwhelmed, or just plain exhausted — this one’s for you.
🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and follow Allie for more insight at @millennialmomtherapist
This week on Work in Progress: Mom’s Edition, we’re joined by healthcare trailblazer Dr. Samantha Fazio Semar, founder of Pelvio Physical Therapy and mom to one-year-old Avery. Dr. Sam (@pelvio.pt) is on a mission to make pelvic floor care more accessible and to revolutionize pregnancy and postpartum rehabilitation in Philadelphia.
We dive into what pelvic floor physical therapy actually is, common misconceptions, and why every mom (yes, even the ones who’ve peed in the woods 🙋♀️) should know about it. Sam also opens up about running her own practice, balancing motherhood, and finding strength—literally and figuratively—through all of it.
Raw, real, and unexpectedly hilarious, this episode reminds us that taking care of yourself is part of taking care of your family.
WELCOME to another episode of Work in Progress: Mom’s Edition! We’re Sarah and Jessie, two working moms navigating yet another week of motherhood, chaos, and curveballs.
This week, we’re talking about the unexpected—and in Sarah’s case, that means her husband breaking his hip (yes, really), leaving her temporarily a mom of four. From juggling recovery schedules and kid meltdowns to still trying to hold it all together, we’re diving into what happens when life completely derails your plans.
It’s raw, a little ridiculous, and very real. Plus, we share some Kids Chaos moments and a little coffee-fueled catch-up to keep things light—because if you don’t laugh, you’ll cry.
If you’ve ever had life knock you sideways, this one’s for you.
This week on Work in Progress: Mom’s Edition, we’re joined by the amazing Kerrie Carden, CEO and founder of Equip Advisory. Kerrie’s firm focuses on serving Queer, Trans, and BIPOC communities with financial planning, career coaching, and business advising — all with a strengths-based, community-first approach.
Together, we dive into the real-life challenges of navigating money, motherhood, and the messy middle of layoffs. Kerrie shares:
How to financially prepare for a layoff before it happens
What to do in the first weeks after losing a job
Budgeting strategies for long stretches of unemployment
Tools and tips for keeping your finances on track
Advice for partners supporting someone through a layoff
Plus, Kerrie gets real about running a business while raising 3 boys (and a few fur babies 🐾).
This episode is packed with practical advice and relatable stories that we know you’ll love.
Learn more about Kerrie and her work at equipadvisory.com.
We’re baaaack! 🎉 Season 2 of Work in Progress: Mom’s Edition is here, and we’re kicking things off with a topic that might just be the golden ticket in today’s job market: networking. Love it or hate it, it’s part of the game — and we’re breaking down how we’ve approached it, from awkward LinkedIn DMs to in-person events, plus tips for introverts, extroverts, and moms just trying to juggle it all.
And of course, we couldn’t start a new season without our favorite segment: Kids Chaos.
Reposting this week, because life. But we have a fitting episode ... In this week’s episode of Work in Progress: Mom’s Edition, we’re talking about transitions — the big, messy, emotional kind. Sarah is back at work after 18 months of unemployment and adjusting to the chaos of full-time life outside the house with three kids at home. Jessie is navigating life with a newborn and a toddler, while also trying to figure out when (and how) to re-enter the job market.
We get honest about what these big life shifts really feel like — the mental load, the identity shifts, the guilt, the wins, and all the complicated feelings in between. If you’re in a season of change (or just figuring it out day by day), this one’s for you.
Plus, we wrap things up with our favorite weekly segment: Kids Chaos — because what’s life without a little spilled milk?
This week, we're keeping it short—kind of like our current list of hobbies, lol. Sarah and Jessie unpack the pressure to have hobbies as moms. What counts? Does self-care qualify? And is doing absolutely nothing a valid pastime? (Spoiler: yes.)
REPLAY -- In this episode, we’re talking all things interviews — the prep, the pressure, the post-interview spiral, and everything in between. As two moms navigating unemployment, we share how we approach interviews after layoffs, the emotional highs and lows of the process, and how we’re staying grounded (sort of) through it all.
Plus, we’re debuting our new segment, Parenting in Public, where we unpack the everyday challenges parents face — like why checkout lanes have become candy-coated battle zones.
Whether you’re in the job hunt or just need a dose of real talk and humor, this one’s for you.
👻 This week on Work in Progress: Mom’s Edition, we’re talking about a hauntingly common part of the job search: ghosting. Whether it's crickets after applying or disappearing recruiters mid-process, we’re breaking down why it happens — including insights from this Forbes article by Jack Kelly that explains the all-too-familiar phenomenon.
We also shake things up in our Kids Chaos segment by sharing your submissions — from sleepwalking performances to poop catches midair (yes, really), these chaotic gems are too good to keep to ourselves.
So whether you’re dealing with rejection emails or just refreshing your inbox in vain, you’re not alone. Tune in and spiral with us (but in a funny way).
🎧 New episode out now wherever you get your podcasts!
This week on Work in Progress: Mom’s Edition, we’re joined by Stephanie Giunta, marketing director, mom of two, and creator of the Chief Mothering Officer podcast and newsletter. We talk about her layoff experience, the identity shift that comes with it, and how she found her voice (and power) as a “Laid Off Mom.”
She shares how she navigated the emotional toll of job hunting while parenting, how the time away changed her perspective on work, and what she'd say to any mom going through the same thing.
Don’t miss this one — and be sure to check out the article that stopped us in our scrolls: "What Is a Laid Off Mom (LOM)?" by Stephanie Giunta.
In this week’s episode of Work in Progress: Mom’s Edition, we’re talking about transitions — the big, messy, emotional kind. Sarah is back at work after 18 months of unemployment and adjusting to the chaos of full-time life outside the house with three kids at home. Jessie is navigating life with a newborn and a toddler, while also trying to figure out when (and how) to re-enter the job market.
We get honest about what these big life shifts really feel like — the mental load, the identity shifts, the guilt, the wins, and all the complicated feelings in between. If you’re in a season of change (or just figuring it out day by day), this one’s for you.
Plus, we wrap things up with our favorite weekly segment: Kids Chaos — because what’s life without a little spilled milk?
We’ve got BIG news on this week’s episode of Work in Progress: Mom’s Edition — Jessie had her baby! 💕 We’re sharing all the details: her birth story, big sister duties, postpartum surprises, and the joyful chaos of life with two kids.
Meanwhile, Sarah’s fresh off a beach tri, job juggling, and one very dramatic picture frame incident.
You know the drill: real talk, lots of laughs, and a little chaos. Welcome to The Littlest Work in Progress.
This week, we welcome our very first guest — Paige Connell, the powerhouse mom of four behind the popular Instagram account @sheisapaigeturner. Paige is changing the narrative around the mental load moms carry and offers real-life tips for redistributing that load at home.
We talk about what sparked her journey, how to start tough (but necessary) conversations with your partner, and why guilt shouldn't be a mom’s default setting. She also shares how she's raising more mindful, load-sharing kids — and what big change she wishes all parents could wake up to tomorrow.
You’ll laugh, you’ll feel seen, and you might just forward this episode to your partner.
This week on Work in Progress: Mom’s Edition, we’re throwing some serious confetti because… Sarah got a job!!! 🎉 After months of rejection emails, awkward interviews, and the emotional rollercoaster that is job hunting while momming — the streak is over.
We’re talking all things reentry:
💼 The application and interview process📩 What it felt like to finally get the offer🧠 Mentally prepping to go back to work🏡 The shift in family dynamics and home life🎢 The emotional high (and a few lows) of starting something new
And of course, we close out with Kids Chaos, our weekly segment where we share the most hilarious, chaotic, or heartwarming moments from life with little ones.
It’s a hopeful, honest, and celebratory episode for anyone who’s ever felt stuck in limbo.
New job, same chaos — but hey, at least we’re getting paid again.
Two moms. Two layoffs. One big idea we hatched over voice notes, daycare drop-offs, and existential spirals.
In our very first episode of Work in Progress: Mom’s Edition, we dive into what it felt like to get laid off while raising small humans — and how we turned our weekly vent sessions into a podcast that’s equal parts chaos and catharsis.
We talk about:
☕️ The awkward moment you find out you’ve been laid off
🧠 The mental gymnastics of motherhood + unemployment
📉 Why it feels like you’re the only one not “thriving”
💬 The text message that started it all
Whether you’re between jobs, in the thick of parenting, or just trying to keep your coffee hot for once — we see you.
🎧 Rewind with us and listen to Episode 1: Work in Progress wherever you get your podcasts.
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Because sometimes, the best ideas come from rock bottom... and a very messy kitchen.
This week, we welcome our very first guest — Paige Connell, the powerhouse mom of four behind the popular Instagram account @sheisapaigeturner. Paige is changing the narrative around the mental load moms carry and offers real-life tips for redistributing that load at home.
We talk about what sparked her journey, how to start tough (but necessary) conversations with your partner, and why guilt shouldn't be a mom’s default setting. She also shares how she's raising more mindful, load-sharing kids — and what big change she wishes all parents could wake up to tomorrow.
You’ll laugh, you’ll feel seen, and you might just forward this episode to your partner.
This week on Work in Progress: Mom’s Edition, we’re talking about the real mess that is… applying for unemployment. From glitchy websites to confusing requirements, Sarah and Jessie break down the chaos of navigating benefits — all while parenting, job hunting, and dodging existential spirals.
But first, a check-in (including Jessie’s 8-hour DMV saga) and our recurring segment Parenting in Public: Hot Takes, where we go off about the absurd design of modern playgrounds (seriously, why are there so many 25-foot drops?!).
Then we dive into what it’s really like to file for unemployment — the phone calls, the weird rules, and the maddening bureaucracy. Every state is different, none of it is easy, and sometimes it feels like you need a PhD just to fill out the form.
In this deeply personal episode, we're diving into what it’s really like to job hunt while pregnant — a journey full of tough decisions, awkward timing, and a whole lot of emotions. Sarah shares her experience navigating interviews and rejections while expecting, and Jessie opens up about being 35 weeks pregnant and still in the thick of the job search.
We talk about when (or if) to share your pregnancy during the process, how to stay motivated through the nausea and fatigue, and the emotional weight of it all. Plus, we close things out with a dose of laughter in our recurring segment, Kids Chaos.
Also: big news! We upgraded our audio and bought new mics 🎙️— so we sound SO much better this week. Tune in and let us know what you think!
Because if you're going to spiral, you might as well laugh about it, too.
In this episode, we’re talking all things interviews — the prep, the pressure, the post-interview spiral, and everything in between. As two moms navigating unemployment, we share how we approach interviews after layoffs, the emotional highs and lows of the process, and how we’re staying grounded (sort of) through it all.
Plus, we’re debuting our new segment, Parenting in Public, where we unpack the everyday challenges parents face — like why checkout lanes have become candy-coated battle zones.
Whether you’re in the job hunt or just need a dose of real talk and humor, this one’s for you.
